Practical English Course 4101-5SPNJA
Receptive skills
• Note-taking from listening
• Extended listening skills
• Reading / Viewing for speaking purposes
• Using a wide range of resources to comment on contemporary isocial ssues
• Development of C2 level practical English / academic skills
• Researching sources in the academic world: journals, reports, online media
• The ability to refer to a variety of non-academic sources (short stories / articles / online videos) to build comfidence in vocabulary and grammar structures
Lexis
• Academic register / style / vocabulary
• An awareness of non-academic register
• Advanced collocations
• Nuance and multiple meanings
• Proficient level of the subtleties of language
Productive skills
• Developing proficiency in presentations: interpretation, argumentation, speculation, forming conclusions
• Spoken fluency: pronunciation, intonation and stress
• Using notes for extended speaking / writing assignments
Type of course
Learning outcomes
KNOWLEDGE
K_W01 has a structured basic knowledge of how to develop and activate lexical resources, oriented towards practical applications in teaching English
K_W02 has a structured basic knowledge in the field of methods and possibilities of searching, adapting and applying authentic materials, oriented towards practical applications in teaching English
K_W03 knows the basic terminology of the structure, strategy and integration of statements, as well as methods of conducting discourse, appropriate for teaching English
SKILLS
K_U01 is able to search, analyze, evaluate, select and use information with the use of various sources and methods
K_U09 Has the ability to substantive argumentation using the views of other authors and to formulate conclusions
K_U10 Is able to communicate, using various channels and communication techniques, with specialists in the field of science and scientific disciplines relevant to the studied field of study, in Polish and a foreign language
K_U11 has the ability to prepare typical written works in Polish and a foreign language, considered basic for the fields of science and scientific disciplines, relevant to the field of study, concerning specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as various sources
K_U12 has the ability to prepare oral presentations, in Polish and a foreign language, on specific issues, using basic theoretical approaches, as well as various sources
K_U18 has developed skills in interpersonal communication, is able to use specialized language and communicate in a precise and consistent manner using various communication channels and techniques with specialists in the field of teaching and education, as well as with recipients outside the group of specialists
K_U19 is able to assess the usefulness of typical methods, procedures and good practices for the implementation of tasks related to various educational, didactic and care activities
Assessment criteria
Assessment in Semesters 5-6 is based upon the following:
- Attendance and Classroom Contributions: 30%
- A recorded assignment: 40%
- The keeping of a logbook of listening activities:30%
In semester 6 assessment the above weighting remains the same, but the recorded assignment is replaced by an in-class presentation.
Practical placement
Not applicable
Bibliography
Capel Annette and Wendy Sharp, Objective Proficiency, CUP, Cambridge, 2002.
McCarthy Michael and Felicity O’Dell, English Phrasal Verbs in Use (Advanced), CUP, Cambridge, 2007.
McCarthy Michael and Felicity O’Dell, English Academic Vocabulary in Use, CUP, Cambridge, 2008.
PBS / BBC Radio 4 podcasts
Teacher’s own materials
Additional information
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